What You'll Do:
ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Associate to join our Midwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Brooklyn Heights, OH. In this role, you will support building enclosure consulting projects through a combination of field investigations, testing, technical analysis, and report preparation. You will collaborate with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate building envelope performance, support construction quality, and deliver practical solutions for clients across a variety of facility types. This position offers strong opportunities for hands-on field experience, technical growth, and mentorship within a collaborative consulting environment.
Responsibilities
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Basic knowledge of building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
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Collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects. Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team.
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Coordinate and attend project meetings, providing solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary.
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Interface with clients on a daily regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
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Basic ability to manage project budgets. Prepare change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts. Proactively communicate with the project team about testing or budget concerns.
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Good ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a weekly basis.
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Possesses strong technical writing skills with regard to basic conventions of spelling, grammar, and professional content/tone. Knows, understands, and uses standard industry terms and jargon. Effectively proofreads their own written work.
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Prepare building science & infrastructure reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations for review by senior staff. Good ability to interpret test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
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Initiate project set up and implementation with limited supervision.
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Management of building science & infrastructure projects including the application of technical support. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
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Prepare proposals and change orders.
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Perform review of deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review.
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Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions.
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Other duties as assigned.
Building Enclosure
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Good understanding of the construction process and good ability to read and interpret figures, drawings, and site plans. May need to perform drafting or use computer aided design (CAD) software.
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Perform daily site observations or inspections of roofing or completed building assemblies. Review quality assurance observation reports. Perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress. Mentor junior staff as needed. Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes.
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Good knowledge of IBC and local building codes as they relate to the building enclosure. Continue to improve familiarity with national standards such as ASHRAE, ASTM, and CSI.
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Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers. Discuss how changes at the site could affect the project outcome or budget with the project Principal.
- Perform specialized building enclosure testing and begin to learn how to develop test plans.
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Good understating of building enclosure testing protocols that align with project requirements and industry standards. Begin to prepare basic testing protocols.
- Basic understanding of key test standards and how field testing, system limitations, and test outcomes relate to design performance and potential failures.
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Assist with building enclosure and/or structural consulting and forensic assessments as requested.
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Assist senior staff with commissioning projects (witness, document etc.).
- Assist with and continue to learn how to perform new construction design review and design of repairs to existing building envelope components.
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Assist with peer review of the design, specifications, and submittals.
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Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by subcontractors and ECS field staff on routine projects with support of senior staff. Likely will require managing and/or performing multiple projects simultaneously.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications
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2 years of related experience
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Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering
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Licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
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If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
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Good knowledge of building science & infrastructure principles and applications.
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Good knowledge of building and materials codes and construction practices.
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Good knowledge of structural, architectural, and building systems, design, and/or analysis.
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Excellent oral & written communication skills.
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Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented.
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Ability to work effectively in teams, with clients, peers and subordinates, as well as independently.
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Willing to take and follow detailed direction from superiors.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Good project management and consulting skills.
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Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven ground through various terrains, and perform work at heights.
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Basic ability to use sound judgment and critical thinking to analyze situations, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
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Basic decision-making skills.
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Good ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients.
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Experience independently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Why Join ECS?
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Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country
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Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
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Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
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Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
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Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
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ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
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401(k) with up to 4% match
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Tuition Assistance Program
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And more!
ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead
Who We Are:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
